Master’s Degrees in Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries
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Education Levels of Pastoral Counseling Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,221 people earned their master's degree in pastoral counseling. This earns it the #101 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in pastoral counseling at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,221 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 214 |
| Graduate Certificate | 213 |
Earnings of Pastoral Counseling Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in pastoral counseling is $38,565. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $33,556 to a high of $43,403.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in pastoral counseling is $42,942. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $46,476 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $37,272.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in pastoral counseling. About 51.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 626 |
| Women | 595 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of pastoral counseling master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 178 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 232 |
| White | 576 |
| International Students | 77 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 101 |
Most Popular Pastoral Counseling Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 143 colleges that offer a master’s degree in pastoral counseling. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Andrews University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Andrews. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from NOBTS.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Dallas Theological Seminary. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from DTS Dallas. Of these students, 74% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Westminster Theological Seminary is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral counseling. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary. Of these students, 65% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. About 38% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Master's University and Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from The Master's University. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
Dallas Baptist University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,810 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,186 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from DBU. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Loyola Chicago. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
University of St. Thomas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,934 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from UST. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Lancaster Bible College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral counseling. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,985 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Lancaster Bible College. About 27% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bethel University Minnesota. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,981 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Bethel University Minnesota. Of these students, 100% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Olivet Nazarene University. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,290 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Olivet Nazarene. About 35% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Luther Rice College & Seminary comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,976 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Luther Rice. Of these students, 50% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral counseling. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from SBTS. Of these students, 45% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fordham University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Fordham U. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
World Mission University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from World Mission University. Of these students, 75% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for pastoral counseling majors who are seeking their master's degree is Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Seminary of the Southwest.
Grace College and Theological Seminary comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Grace College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Seattle University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in pastoral counseling. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,292 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in pastoral counseling from Seattle U. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| 672 | |
| 298 | |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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